Scaler Foundation Inc
Scaler Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Houston, Texas. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including support for a street library program, sustainable forest restoration, and several projects and organizations named in the grant descriptions.
Scaler Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Scaler Foundation Inc gave $557K across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $35K), top state New York. 25% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $557,177
- +21.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- -11.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $34,824
- +36.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,879
- Total assets
- $8,442,379
- +17.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 25% first-time grantees (3 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (4% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Scaler Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 820 Gessner 800, Houston, TX 77024
Phone: (713) 627-2440
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Scaler Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Fondation De France ($196K). Together the top 10 received $535K.
Grant Size Distribution
73 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 62 grants of 73 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant list includes a grant to ATD Fourth World Movement identified as being in Gallup, New Mexico. ATD Fourth World Movement is also described as a New York, New York organization in its own statement. The supported organizations listed in that statement also include EPIC Foundation, identified as based in New York, New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Scaler Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
25%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 12 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $25K; repeat grants $54K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $27K repeat.
- 75% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 50% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 136% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $346K (2022) to $557K (2024). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $557K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fondation De France | Scaler Project | $196,386 |
| Fondation Du Protestantisme | Foyer De Grenelle | $57,001 |
| Observatoire Pharos | Projet iaps (incubateur des acteurs du pluralisme au sahel) | $54,904 |
| Association Francois Guizot | Anniversary Commemoration Conference | $43,264 |
| Federation De L'entraide Protestante | General Support | $38,208 |
| Fondation Du Protestantisme | Federation Protestante De France | $27,378 |
| Fondation Musee Schlumberger | General Support | $27,287 |
| Association Savoir Apprendre | Exploradome Project | $21,758 |
| ATD Fourth World Movement Inc Gallup, NM | Support of Street Library Program | $20,000 |
| Semper Silva | Sustainable Forest Restoration | $16,890 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,442,379 | $1,913,095 | $652,840 | $557,177 | 16 | $557,177 | $1,469,593 | $409,576 |
| 2023 | $7,182,124 | $102,144 | $551,121 | $459,870 | 18 | $459,870 | $219,840 | $387,056 |
| 2022 | $7,631,101 | $1,048,884 | $449,792 | $346,391 | 14 | $346,391 | $294,203 | $360,802 |
| 2021 | $7,032,009 | $743,487 | $474,614 | $370,864 | 11 | $370,864 | $639,737 | $407,884 |
| 2020 | $6,763,136 | $200,775 | $541,616 | $427,702 | 14 | — | $86,861 | $360,403 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Scaler Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $410K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations and projects with varied purposes. For example, ATD Fourth World Movement describes its mission as working to eradicate persistent poverty and exclusion through partnership among families in poverty and other members of society. EPIC Foundation describes its work as supporting charitable and nongovernmental organizations, including those focused on child development and welfare and the defense of the planet.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 16 grants totaling $557,177. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $196,386, with a median of $20,879. The largest grants included $196,386 to Fondation de France for the SCALER Project, $57,001 to Fondation du Protestantisme for Foyer de Grenelle, and $54,904 to Observatoire Pharos for the IAPS project. Other grants included $43,264 to Association François Guizot for an anniversary commemoration conference, $38,208 to Fédération de l’Entraide Protestante for general support, and $20,000 to ATD Fourth World Movement for its street library program. In 2023, it reported 18 grants totaling $459,870. Its 2024 filing, the latest on this page, reports 16 grants totaling $557,177.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Nicolas Boissonnas as president and director; Benedicte Boissonnas as vice president and director; Laurent Boissonnas, Patrice Boissonnas, and Aude Boissonnas as directors; Molly K Wurzer as secretary-treasurer; and Denise M Stoner as assistant secretary-treasurer, starting October 7, 2024.
Scaler Foundation Inc is led by Nicolas Boissonnas, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Nicolas Boissonnas
President & Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Aude Boissonnas
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Benedicte Boissonnas
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laurent Boissonnas
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patrice Boissonnas
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Molly K. Wurzer
Secretary-Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Denise M. Stoner
Assistant Secretary-Treas-Starting
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Scaler Foundation Inc
How much does Scaler Foundation Inc give each year?
Scaler Foundation Inc gave $557K across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $460K across 18 grants.
What is Scaler Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Scaler Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $20,879, and its average grant was $34,824, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Scaler Foundation Inc that year got $25K on average.
Does Scaler Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 25% of Scaler Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Scaler Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Scaler Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Fondation De France ($196,386), Fondation Du Protestantisme ($95,389 across 3 grants) and Observatoire Pharos ($54,904), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Scaler Foundation Inc?
Scaler Foundation Inc reported $8.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $557K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $410K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Scaler Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations and projects with varied purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Scaler Foundation Inc?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Scaler Foundation Inc make grants?
The 2024 grant list includes a grant to ATD Fourth World Movement identified as being in Gallup, New Mexico. ATD Fourth World Movement is also described as a New York, New York organization in its own statement. The supported organizations listed in that statement also include EPIC Foundation, identified as based in New York, New York.
What is Scaler Foundation Inc's EIN?
Scaler Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-6036684. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Scaler Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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